NFL news and notes, Feb. 12

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Updated 11:22 pm, Wednesday, February 12, 2014

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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2014 file photo, Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway watches during warmups before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Broncos have extented Elway's contract for three years and added general manager to his title. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) less

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2014 file photo, Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway watches during warmups before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game at MetLife Stadium in East ... more

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John Elway led Denver to the Super Bowl faster as a front office executive than he did as a quarterback. On Wednesday, the Broncos extended his contract, which was set to expire after this year, through 2017 and added general manager to his title of executive vice president.

Team President Joe Ellis lauded the work Elway has done so far, saying he's "demonstrated great vision and leadership in his role, assembling a championship caliber team and positioning it for sustained success."

Elway said in a statement that he was grateful for the opportunity and "we remain relentlessly committed to delivering a world championship" to Denver.

The Broncos have gone 37-17 since Elway rejoined the team on Jan. 5, 2011 following a 4-12 season, its worst in four decades.

Incognito tweets Martin: Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito has lashed out at teammate Jonathan Martin on Twitter, saying "The truth is going to bury you and your entire 'camp.' You could have told the truth the entire time."

Incognito wrote Martin told him he thought about committing suicide last May because he wasn't playing well.

Incognito's series of tweets Wednesday directed at Martin and his representatives come as the NFL is preparing to release a report on the Dolphins' bullying case which could shed light on their relationship.

The 5-foot-11, 208-pounder rushed for 2,875 yards (averaging 5.6 yards per carry) and 23 TDs during his time in the CFL. He was the 2013 Grey Cup MVP after rushing for a CFL title game-record 197 yards and two TDs.

Sheets, a native of Manchester, Ct., played four years at Purdue, leaving as the school's all-time leading scorer (48 TDs) and second all-time leading rusher (3,341 yards).

Oakland might need to replace its top two running backs from last season with Rashad Jennings and Darren McFadden eligible to become unrestricted free agents.

Briefly: The Saints released strong safety Roman Harper, outside linebacker and defensive end Will Smith, and cornerback Jabari Greer and said the club does not intend to re-sign linebacker Jonathan Vilma. ... Gregg Williams is returning to the Rams as defensive coordinator for the first time since he lost his job in New Orleans as fallout from the bounty scandal.

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